Brazilian recipe
Cumin-Spiced Pressure Cooker Lentils (Lentilha com cominho)
Cook perfect, tender lentils in a flash using a pressure cooker. Infused with aromatic cumin, this nutritious and comforting side dish is a staple for wholesome weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local supermarket like Pick n Pay, OK, or Spar. Lentils are usually located in the dried pulses or legumes aisle. Fresh produce for the onion and garlic can be sourced from the fresh fruit and vegetable section. For the cumin and other pantry spices, look in the spice aisle; if you want a more robust flavour, some local specialist spice shops carry freshly ground cumin. Bay leaves are also commonly found in the herb and spice section.
Preparation method
- Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves
- Heat the olive oil in your pressure cooker over medium heat
- Sauté the chopped onion with a pinch of salt until it turns slightly golden
- Add the minced garlic to the pan
- Stir in the cumin and drop in the bay leaf
- Sauté for about a minute to let the spices release their aroma
- Add the lentils to the pot
- Season with the black pepper and one teaspoon of salt
- Stir well to ensure the lentils are thoroughly coated in the aromatics
- Pour the water into the pot
- Secure the lid and increase the heat
- Once the pressure cooker reaches pressure and starts whistling or hissing,
- Reduce the heat to the lowest setting
- Cook for 5 minutes
- Turn off the heat
- Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid
- Serve the lentils while still warm
Observations
Using a pressure cooker is the most efficient way to achieve perfectly tender lentils in just a few minutes. The warm, earthy notes of cumin elevate the flavour profile, making this side dish a nutritious and reliable go-to for your daily cooking.
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